Senior Animator

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As a  Senior  Animator , you will  be  responsible for  giving credibility and transmitting  the specific  emotions  in  each moment of the film.   You  should be able to understand and handle  different styles  of animation and bring them to the highest artistic and technica l level. As a senior, you must also help and push the team, being an example to others   and showing strong consistency throughout your work, whether you are tackling body mechanics, acting, facial performance or final polish.

Responsbilities

• Create s  animations at the highest artistic and technical level .  

• Work s  closely with the Director,  S upervisor  and  L eads in a team environment.  

• Collaborate s  and  proposes  genuine and unique acting or  movement  for each assignment  in alignment with  the story and context.   

• Plan s   her/his  own assignments to reach  the deadlines ,  considering the interaction with  the Director ,   S upervisor s  and  L eads.  

• Keep s  the characters in  model , and   respect  the design of the production.  

• Is  open  to  professional feedback and  possible changes   in  direction during the animation  process.  

• Keep s  up on current artistic methodologies  and on  technology trends and tools that best suit the production and the company in the development of a stronger creative and technical environment .  

• Works together with the team  providing them with  support,  guidance  and instruction in areas that contribute towards their artistic and professional growth.  

• Follows the Supervisor’s and Lead's guidance.  

Requirements

• 5 +   years in VFX or animation industries.  

• 3 + years in the animation industry .  

• Strong artistic or/and technical aptitude related to 3D animation is  a must .  

• Drawing skills are desirable.  

• High English level desirable.  

• Spanish desirable.  

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